A client with acromegaly is admitted to the hospital with complaints of partial blindness that began suddenly. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?
A) Glaucoma
B) Corneal abrasions
C) Retinal detachment
D) Pressure on the optic nerve
D
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Partial blindness may result from pressure on the optic nerve. Glaucoma does not occur suddenly, and the client did not report injury to suspect corneal abrasions or retinal detachment.
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